Jul-Sep, 2020

The purpose of AURI Connects is to actively engage the value chain on topics related to value-added agricultural opportunities and challenges. This next step for AURI is part of our conscious plan to grow with intention as an organization.

This quarter, Ag Innovation News highlights board member Carolyn Olson’s participation in the Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership (MARL) program.

Americans have access to an abundant and safe food supply thanks to the agriculture industry’s accomplishments in producing and distributing thousands of food items. But, as good as the United States is at producing food, Americans are equally guilty of wasting it.

A research partnership between the AURI and a Rochester, Minn.-based horse feed manufacturer has produced a nutrient-dense equine “super feed.”

The processing of halal and kosher foods is a faith-based practice. Both traditionally define what foods certain religious communities consider permissible to eat.

In February 2020, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) released a report about the barriers new and potential farmers face in Minnesota.

Organic waste may be part of the future of renewable energy in Minnesota as the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) aims to support and foster the development of anaerobic digestion systems in the state through a new industry thought leader initiative.

AURI is proud to announce the fourth installment of the Agricultural Innovation Partnership (AIP) program. For this year’s program, AURI is seeking proposals on four distinct topics related to innovation and food in Minnesota.